Question

question 32 (1.3 points) during puberty, production of sex hormones will affect bone growth in what way? they stimulate the cleavage of hydroxyapatetite. they stimulate osteoclast activity. they cause osteoporosis. they cause ossification to be faster than cartilage replacement.

Explanation:

During puberty, sex - hormones promote bone growth by accelerating ossification (bone - forming process) more rapidly than cartilage replacement. This leads to the closure of growth plates and cessation of longitudinal bone growth eventually.

Answer:

They cause ossification to be faster than cartilage replacement.